"Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot" was filmed in Macon and Middle Georgia, and premiered on July 4, 2024. In recognition of the anniversary of its release, we are sharing the conversation with three local actresses - Rena Laster, Sandra Jarrett, and Della Golden - who were featured in the film. They spoke about the the film, its important mission, and their experiences on set.

The film is available from Angel Studios. It was Inspired by the powerful true story of Donna and Reverend Martin as they ignite a fire in the hearts of their rural church to embrace kids in the foster system that nobody else would take. By doing the impossible--adopting 77 children--this East Texas community proved that, with real, determined love, the battle for America's most vulnerable can be won.

Watch the trailer here: http://angel.com/watch/sound-of-hope-the-story-of-possum-trot/episode/e0e712b5-4454-462c-8d41-4e097de69d38/episode-30/fight-for-kids

Dr. Shelton Land is the Executive Director of the Douglass Theatre in Macon. The Douglass Theatre has been an important part of Macon's history since it was opened in 1921. Dr. Land discusses the beginnings of the Douglass, highlights some of the performers who have graced the stage, and highlights what the future looks like for one of Macon's - and one of America's - great theatres. We talked about his education in social work and how that informs his approach to theater. Plus he previews the upcoming season for his beloved Washington Commanders.

More information about the Douglass Theatre is available at www.douglasstheatre.org.

Steven & Reia Collins, owners of Layers bakery in Macon have created a near cult following for their delicious cakes, cookies, and other desserts. They recently took a family trip to New York City to explore and to conduct research for items they can bring back to the community. Layers brings visitors from the surrounding area for their strawberry crunch cake, the pecan pie cheesecake, the blueberry cheesecake cookies, and the ten layer chocolate cake. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Steven and I discussed the beginning days of Layers, the couple's motivations for creating delicious desserts, their trip to New York City, and what's next for Layers.